CVE-2011-4872: Infoleak
Multiple HTC Android devices including Desire HD FRG83D and GRI40, Glacier FRG83, Droid Incredible FRF91, Thunderbolt 4G FRG83D, Sensation Z710e GRI40, Sensation 4G GRI40, Desire S GRI40, EVO 3D GRI40, and EVO 4G GRI40 allow remote attackers to obtain 802.1X Wi-Fi credentials and SSID via a crafted application that uses the android.permission.ACCESSWIFISTATE permission to call the toString method on the WifiConfiguration class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-4872?
CVE-2011-4872 is considered to have a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers access to sensitive Wi-Fi credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4872?
To mitigate CVE-2011-4872, updating the affected HTC devices to the latest available firmware is recommended.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2011-4872?
CVE-2011-4872 affects multiple HTC Android devices including the Desire HD, Droid Incredible, Evo 3D, and Sensation series.
What kind of attack is associated with CVE-2011-4872?
CVE-2011-4872 involves a remote attack where an attacker can obtain 802.1X Wi-Fi credentials and SSIDs.
Is CVE-2011-4872 still a relevant vulnerability?
CVE-2011-4872 remains a relevant vulnerability for users of the affected HTC devices that haven't been updated.